I think my friend likes me, as do the friends that I’ve talked to about this. I’m already a socially awkward person, and I have no idea how to bring up the subject, or even how I’d respond to it.
Without making a situation awkward, or taking a chance on ruining the relationship that is already established; try casually talking about what the other person may seek in a potential partner. The feelings may be mutual on both ends, but if you both are a little shy of saying so, it may never be known. Don't live in fear forever, just casually bring it up and see what happens.
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